Injury NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after small procedure
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing a small procedure.


M. O'Neill
coach
Club
Celtic
Procedure
Small procedure
Expected release
Next day or two
What happened. Celtic confirmed that Martin O'Neill has undergone a small procedure in hospital and is expected to be released in the next day or two.
- O'Neill was in the dugout on Monday as Celtic beat Dundee 1-0.
- Celtic thanked supporters for their kind wishes and asked for privacy.
- Celtic next play Kilmarnock on Sunday.
“We would envisage Martin being released from hospital in the next day or two.”
— Celtic club statement
O'Neill will likely be back for Celtic's trip to Kilmarnock on Sunday.
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